New Dynamo Akinbiyi: ‘I’m a winner, really’

The Dynamo on Monday introduced English forward Ade Akinbiyi as its newest signing pending a few formalities.

A 16-year veteran of the English leagues, Akinbiyi, 34, joins the Dynamo from English club Burnley of the Football League Championship, where he has seen limited playing time as a substitute this season.

Akinbiyi has been signed to a standard MLS contract (four years, with team options after the first). As per team and league policy financial terms were not released. But all signs point to Akinbiyi’s salary surpassing the $200,000 mark.

Akinbiyi (6-1, 192 pounds) could join the Dynamo as early as Friday in Washington and dress for Saturday’s match at D.C. United, Dynamo COO Chris Canetti said.

“I’m a winner, really,” Akinbiyi said. “I know a lot of people said something about my age, but I feel comfortable in saying I’ve got a couple of good years left in me, and I just want to settle down here as quickly as possible and get on with the team.”